Burnt Out Perfectionist
Burnt Out Perfectionist
Sara and Eve
We Miss When the Internet Was Ugly (Part 2)
42 minutes Posted Jun 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Remember when websites had personality, social media felt social, and you didn't need to create three accounts, enter a one-time code, and dodge fifteen pop-ups just to download a printable?

In Part 2 of our internet nostalgia conversation, Sara and Eve dive into everything that makes the modern internet feel exhausting. From endless ads, algorithm overload, and influencer consumerism to overpriced water bottles, impossible lunch containers, online shopping frustrations, and the disappearance of fun, quirky corners of the web, we're asking:

Did technology make life easier, or just more complicated?

In this episode:

  • Why every website feels the same
  • Pop-ups, subscriptions, and digital overload
  • The pressure to buy everything online
  • The rise of influencer culture and consumer trends
  • Why shopping online has become exhausting
  • The return of old-school crafts and creativity
  • When convenience stopped being convenient

What part of the old internet do you miss most?

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